National Institutes of Health · Department of Health and Human Services
Modular R01s in Cancer Control and Population Sciences (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
Key facts
- Deadline
- Due Jan 7, 2028 · 457 days left
- Award size
- Not stated: see the official notice
- Match ?
- Not required · Work out your budget and match
- Who can apply
- Nonprofit without 501(c)(3), City or town government, Small business, Private college or university, Special district (utility, fire, etc.), Tribal organization, State government, Larger business, Tribal government, County government, School district, Nonprofit with 501(c)(3), Public college or university, and others named in the official notice
- Where
- Anywhere in the U.S., including Tennessee
Before you apply: federal grants require an active SAM.gov registration (Unique Entity ID) and a Grants.gov account. Registration is free but can take weeks, so start now, not when the deadline is close. Get-ready checklist
How this fits you
- Available in Blount County (nationwide program)
- No match required
- Past Tennessee awards on file: 151
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Official notice: https://simpler.grants.gov/opportunity/75c1d6c6-6f1e-46c7-84f1-1aaa0fc81bc2 · Printed from grantme.click/grants/2fcb23ad-e0ff-47f6-a919-6f11587db0cf
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About this grant
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) encourages applications for research in cancer control and population sciences. The overarching goal is to provide support to promote research efforts on novel scientific ideas that have the potential to substantially advance cancer research in statistical and analytic methods, epidemiology, cancer survivorship, cancer-related behaviors and behavioral interventions, healthcare delivery, and digital health and data science, and implementation science.
Who can apply, from the official notice
Other Eligible Applicants include the following:
Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession.
Your schedule, working back from the deadline
- Oct7
Check that your SAM.gov registration is active (or start it now)
Grants.gov: allow up to 10 business days for SAM registration, weeks or months if information isn't verified. It must be renewed every year. Grants.gov - Dec17
Ask partners for letters of support or commitment
Suggested: partners need about three weeks to write and sign letters. - Dec31
Finish a complete draft for a final review
Suggested: leave about a week for someone else to read the draft. - Jan5
Submit
Grants.gov: submit at least 24–48 hours before the deadline: uploads fail, systems slow down, errors need fixing. Grants.gov blog - Jan7
Deadline
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Writing the need statement? Blount County facts with citations.
Who in Tennessee has won this program
19 awards to Tennessee groups in 3 counties since 1981 · 0 in Blount County. Largest shown:
| Past winner | Where | Amount | Fiscal year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | $14.4M spent that year | 2025 |
| St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | $14.2M spent that year | 2025 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | $14M | 2016 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, Davidson County | $14M | 1997 |
| Baptist Memorial Hospital-Tipton | Covington, Tipton County | $11.9M | 2014 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | $11.1M | 1981 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | $9.8M | 2023 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | $8.6M | 2021 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Inc | Memphis, Shelby County | $6.8M | 2005 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Inc | Memphis, Shelby County | $6M | 2025 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Inc | Memphis, Shelby County | $5.1M | 2013 |
| Baptist Memorial Hospital-Tipton | Covington, Tipton County | $4.8M | 2013 |
Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse, USAspending.gov. Past awards show who this program funds. They don't guarantee future awards.
Tennessee groups that got this money through a state agency or another organization
This federal money also reaches local groups as pass-through grants. 132 pass-through grants on file · 0 in Blount County. Largest shown:
| Past winner | Where | Through | Amount | Fiscal year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | Health Research, Inc. | $1.3M | 2025 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Inc | Memphis, Shelby County | Ohio State University, the | $1M | 2023 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Inc | Memphis, Shelby County | The General Hospital Corporation | $663K | 2023 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | Ohio State University, the | $568K | 2024 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston | $519K | 2024 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Inc | Memphis, Shelby County | Baylor College of Medicine | $507K | 2026 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Inc | Memphis, Shelby County | Washington University, the | $415K | 2025 |
| St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | Northwestern University | $393K spent that year | 2025 |
| State of Tennessee | Nashville | University of Utah | $373K spent that year | 2025 |
| Meharry Medical College | Nashville, Davidson County | Vanderbilt University Medical Center | $369K | 2023 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Inc | Memphis, Shelby County | Northwestern University | $350K | 2023 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Inc | Memphis, Shelby County | Northwestern University | $350K | 2024 |
Source: USAspending.gov pass-through reports (the first recipient reports each one of $30,000 or more).
About the federal program
Cancer Cause and Prevention Research
Program number 93.393 (the federal Assistance Listing number) · U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health · Cooperative agreement (a grant with close agency involvement), project grant
How applications are judged
The major elements in evaluating proposals include assessments of: (1) The scientific merit and general significance of the proposed study and its objectives; 2) the technical adequacy of the experimental design and approach; (3) the competency of the proposed investigator or group to successfully pursue the project; (4) the adequacy of the available and proposed facilities and resources; (5) the necessity of the budget components requested in relation to the proposed project; and (6) the relevance and importance to announced program objectives. The following criteria will be used in considering the scientific and technical merit of SBIR/STTR Phase I grant applications: (1) The soundness and technical merit of the proposed approach; (2) the qualifications of the proposed principal investigator, supporting staff, and consultants; (3) the technological innovation of the proposed research; (4) the potential of the proposed research for commercial application; (5) the appropriateness of the budget requested; (6) the adequacy and suitability of the facilities and research environment; and (7) where applicable, the adequacy of assurances detailing the proposed means for (a) safeguarding human or animal subjects, and/or (b) protecting against or minimizing any adverse effect on the environment. Phase II grant applications will be reviewed based upon the following criteria: (1) The degree to which the Phase I objectives were met and feasibility demonstrated; (2) the scientific...
Match
None required (federal program listing).
About the federal program
Cancer Control, also called “Cancer Control Grants”
Program number 93.399 (the federal Assistance Listing number) · U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health · Project grant
How applications are judged
The major elements in evaluating proposals include assessments of: (1) The scientific merit and general significance of the proposed study and its objectives; (2) the technical adequacy of the experimental design and approach; (3) the competency of the proposed investigator or group to successfully pursue the project; (4) the adequacy of the available and proposed facilities and resources; (5) the necessity of the budget components requested in relation to the proposed project; and (6) the relevance and importance to announced program objectives.
Match
None required (federal program listing).